Steelers reach semi-final

Brazilian striker Denilson scored twice as Pohang Steelers of South Korea came from a goal down to beat Democratic Republic of Congo's TP Mazembe 2-1 in their Club World Cup quarter-final yesterday. The Asian champions set up a semi-final meeting next...

Brazilian striker Denilson scored twice as Pohang Steelers of South Korea came from a goal down to beat Democratic Republic of Congo's TP Mazembe 2-1 in their Club World Cup quarter-final yesterday.

The Asian champions set up a semi-final meeting next week with their South American counterparts Estudiantes, of Argentina.

African champions Mazembe went ahead after 28 minutes when defensive midfielder Mbenza Bedi unleashed a shot from more than 25 metres into the bottom far corner.

Denilson equalised five minutes into the second half with a header from No Byung-jun's chipped cross from the right.

The Brazilian struck the winner 12 minutes from time when he beat the offside trap to race through and beat Muteba Kidiaba with a low shot between the keeper's legs.

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